Local Government
There are elections to 22 unitary authorities across Wales every four years, most recently on 1 May 2008. The electoral system currently used is First Past The Post. Key unitary authorities are Cardiff, Newport and Swansea councils which all lie on the southern coastal belt.
- Local election results 2008
- Local election results 2004
Read more about this topic: Elections In Wales
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